Explore the Family Name Meaker
The meaning of Meaker
English (Somerset): variant of Maker.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Meaker in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname "Meaker" has seen a decrease in popularity from the year 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 47,026th on the list of popularity and dropped to 50,960th position by 2010, marking a change of -8.37. The total count of individuals with this surname also decreased from 425 in 2000 to 409 in 2010, indicating a decline of 3.76%. Moreover, the proportion of individuals with the surname Meaker per 100,000 population fell by 12.5% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #47,026 | #50,960 | -8.37% |
| Count | 425 | 409 | -3.76% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.14 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Meaker
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that most people with the "Meaker" surname identify as White, accounting for 97.18% in 2000 and 96.82% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic saw an increase from 1.18% in 2000 to 2.20% in 2010, marking a significant growth of 86.44%. However, there was a complete absence of individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in both years. There was a slight presence of individuals with two or more races in 2000, but this figure was suppressed to zero by 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.18% | 96.82% | -0.37% |
| Hispanic | 1.18% | 2.2% | 86.44% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.41% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |